As the world of miles and points evolves and airline loyalty programs raise prices while restricting reasonably-priced awards, we’ve seen the relative value of direct redemptions via Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards for air travel increase....
American Express Centurion Lounge Overcrowding Is Out Of Control
As travelers return to the skies, American Express Centurion Lounges are facing overcrowding issues unlike I’ve ever seen… American Express Centurion Lounge Overcrowding Is Getting Worse I was recently in the Centurion Lounge at Dallas – Fort Worth International...
American Express Benefits Unnecessarily Complicated
With more competition in the premium card space, can American Express continue to make their benefits so hard for cardmembers to use? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
American Express Lounge Relief From Capital One, Chase
American Express Platinum cardholders have seen annual fee increases and restrictions due to the popularity of the Centurion Lounge, but now Capital One and Chase are poised to ease those crowds. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Passenger Punches Flight Attendant On American Airlines Flight, Forcing Diversion
In another incident fueled by alcohol and masks, a premium-heavy American Airlines flight headed to Orange County, California was forced to divert after a crazed man physically attacked a flight attendant. Passenger Punches Flight Attendant On American Airlines In...
Last Call: American Express Offers 12 Concurrent Transfer Bonuses
When it rains, it pours. After a summer of draught, American Express has turned on the bonus spigots with an unprecedented transfer bonus promotion to 12 loyalty programs…all at the same time. Whatever the reason behind the blitz, today...
Collateral Damage from American Express Centurion Lounge Change
The blogging world was atwitter with condemnation over a change in 2023 for AMEX cardholders, but few have mentioned the collateral damage from the new American Express Centurion lounge charge. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
American Express Wages War On The Family…
American Express has updated the terms and conditions of its Platinum card to restrict guests in its Centurion Lounges starting in 2023. Calling this a “devaluation” may be too simplistic, but calling the policy an attack on families is...
Which American Express Card Is Best For Beginners?
A reader who is building her credit wrote me a note asking for help in choosing her first American Express card. I thought it would be helpful to discuss it for everyone. Which American Express Card Is Best For...
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge – Denver (DEN)
The new American Express Centurion Lounge in Denver is spacious, comfortable, and offers a great menu of food and drinks. American Express Centurion Lounge Denver Review While connecting in Denver this morning I had a brief opportunity to check...
American Express Still Allowing Airline Chargebacks…For Now
U.S. based American Express customers can still dispute airline-related charges…at least for now. These chargebacks provide an essential extra layer of consumer protection. That’s newsworthy for two reasons. First, American Express has not been consistent around the world. French...
Are New American Express Card Benefits Worthwhile?
With travel grounded and travel benefits a primary perk of several cards, American Express got creative this week with new category bonuses and statement credits. But do the new benefits still justify the annual fee? New Perks For American...
Review: American Express Lounge Sydney (SYD)
The new American Express Lounge in Sydney (SYD) is a nice improvement over the older one, with great coffee and a respectable selection of food and drink. American Express Lounge Sydney Location + Hours The lounge is open from...
How To Request An American Express Centurion (Black) Card
Last autumn, I wrote extensively about why I was considering an American Express Centurion (Black) card. While I ultimately opted against the card, it’s now easier than ever to request one. I chose not to get the card for...
American Express Conspires With Air France To Rip Off Consumers, Break Law
Air France and American Express seem to be engaging in a conspiracy to rip off customers in contravention of EU law. This is really an upsetting story that may have ramifications in the United States if flight restrictions remain...
Now Open: American Express Centurion Lounge Los Angeles
The American Express Centurion Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is now open and looks great. American Express Centurion Lounge LAX Hours + Location Hours of operation will be daily from from 6:30AM until 11:00PM. While not surprising...
American Express Centurion Lounge LAX Close To Completion
I was at LAX on Saturday and pleased to see that the American Express Centurion Lounge looks about ready to open. An opening date has still not been announced. The Los Angeles lounge was originally slated to open in...
Why I Made Spirit Airlines my American Express Platinum Preferred Airline
American Express Platinum cardholders receive a $200 annual credit applied to offset fees charged by airlines. Almost no one chooses Spirit, here’s why I did. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
An Eerily Quiet American Express Lounge…
I’ve long complained about overcrowding in American Express Centurion lounges. But now I’ve found the key to avoiding any crowds. I spent 30 minutes in the San Francisco Centurion Lounge last week…and it was virtually empty. That’s unheard of...
18 Reasons Why Chase Is 18 Months Ahead of American Express
American Express recently slammed Chase for being 18 months behind it, no matter what it did. I hold a different view. Doug Buckminster, President of the American Express Global Consumer Services Group, said: JPMorgan is staffed by a whole...
